weasel. (vertebrate zoology). The common name for at least 12 species of small, slim carnivores which belong to the family Mustelidae and which have a reddish-brown coat with whitish underparts; species in the northern regions have white fur during the winter and are called ermine.
Call your doctor if there's no improvement after taking antibiotics for 48 hours. Children taking an antibiotic who feel well and don't have a fever often can return to school or child care when they're no longer contagious â usually 24 hours after beginning treatment. But be sure to finish all the medicine.
Return to work or school. 24 hours after you start antibiotic medicine. Prevent the spread of strep throat: Wash your hands often. Use soap and water. Wash your hands after you use the bathroom, change a child's diapers, or sneeze. Wash your hands before you prepare or eat food. Do not share food or drinks.